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There's big denim news from Club Monaco! The retailer is adding jeans to the mix but not by adding in-house options. Rather, it's cherry-picking the best from Los Angeles-based brands Citizens of Humanity, Mother, and McGuire and selling them alongside its own merchandise. To celebrate, the women behind each brand is sharing the denim trends she's loving, her best style advice, and more. Catherine Ryu, Citizens of Humanity women’s creative director On how many jeans she owns: "Approximately 125 pairs, including 75 pairs of vintage Levi's, Wranglers, and Lees." On her favorite new denim trend: "The '70s revival! The flare silhouette is the biggest comeback. As of late, I'm all about cropped flares." On her best blue jean advice: "It's a very functional piece of clothing, and I love how you add your own personal style to make it your own. It's the way you wear your jeans that makes them stylish." On her personal motto: "Listen to your inner voice. Do what you love, and it will love you back." Marianne McDonald, McGuire Denim president and head of design On the magical qualities of denim: "They can give you the ass you've always wanted, and in a good pair read more

I know it's hard to tear our eyes away from the gorgeousness that is everything Oscar red-carpet-related, but guys: There's other important fashion stuff to talk about! For starters, Reformation has introduced a line specifically for ladies 5'4" and under. I've seen plenty of special capsules created for rangy girls and curvy ladies, but short gals? Not as much. The nine-piece "Don't Call Me Cute" collection includes dresses, jumpsuits, and a matched set and starts at $138. That perfect-for-spring polka-dot number above is one of them. Browse it here. Club Monaco is opening a cool store. In a restaurant. Whoa, right? The label's concept shop will be open starting today until March 14 inside of Noma, a luxe spot in Copenhagen that was just ranked as the No. 1 restaurant in the world. It's the brand's first foray into Denmark. Stuart Weitzman would like you to have your very own Oscar fashion moment. The designer's dazzling red carpet success with the Nudist sandal meant unleashing a special batch of shoes just in time for last night's Oscars—they're similar to styles you've seen before (and "stylish yet comfortable for walking the red carpet" per Stuart) but with special finishes and read more

Swimwear season is right around the corner—or perhaps it's right now, depending on where you live and where you're going for Memorial Day! So it's crucial to find the right suits that fit, flatter, and, most of all, make you happy. Well, Shoshanna Gruss is an expert in that field. The fashion designer started her swimwear line based on the philosophy of offering bikinis sold as separates, all with lingerie-inspired sizing. So none of that awkward, nonsensical fit—and all of her flattering, feminine silhouettes and charming prints and color mixes. And in even more exciting news: Shoshanna just launched an exclusive swimwear capsule collection with one of our favorite high-street stores, Club Monaco. The Shoshanna x Club Monaco collab features a tightly edited mix of flirty one-piece suits, Hamptons-ready bikini separates, and one adorable paisley rash guard that I want to wear as a shirt. Shoshanna crop rash guard, $154, clubmonaco.com Seeing as Shoshanna is so savvy in the swimwear department, we decided to pick her brain on shopping for bathing suits if you're a little busty, tips for finding the right one in general, and what essentials you'll need for a beachy vacation. GLAMOUR: What are your tips for read more

A few weeks ago, Club Monaco introduced its first shoe collection (remember how I was swooning over those amazing pumps?). Now, the retailer is launching a higher-end Club Monaco Collection of clothing that takes its classic looks up a notch with the help of more luxurious materials (think cashmere, silk, calf hair, and buttery soft Italian leather). The line is super luxe, but it stays true to brand with a focus on basics that come in black, white, and camel colors. Here's my favorite look! I'm already clicking to buy that quilted leather jacket... Pricing for the Club Monaco Collection starts at $98.50, which is a bit higher than the normal line, which starts around $39.50. You can start shopping the collection right now, as it launched today. Go check it out and tell me what you think! read more

We're in the thick of back-to-school season and whether you're a smart-shopping student or a hardworking teacher, you're probably gearing up for the big first day. And enjoying some fall retail therapy to prepare, hopefully! But did you know that as a student or a teacher you can enjoy year-round savings at some of your favorite stores? Well, we broke it down for you, so get those valid IDs and credit cards primed to shop some outfits—like these super-cute looks from Madewell: Store: Ann Taylor The Deets: 20% off your full-price purchase in-store. Must present a student ID. If you register for their student email list, you'll receive regular exclusive discounts and offers too. Store: Banana Republic The Deets: 15% off for students and teachers with valid ID. The discount is in-store only on full-price items. Store (or Spa, Rather): Bliss The Deets: 15% off nationwide if you bring in a student ID. AND if you bring in a grade-A paper, you can score 20% off products and treatments. Pretty good study incentive right there. To book an appointment, call 877-to-bliss. Store: Club Monaco The Deets: 20% off full price and sale merchandise for all college students. Bring your college read more

Club Monaco just debuted its first shoe collection, and once you see it, you'll wonder why the brand waited so long! In designing the line, Caroline Belhumeur, the head of women’s design at Club Monaco, said she wanted to create clean, timeless, and chic shoes that play with texture and color. "Our customer has always asked us if they could buy the shoes we used in our look book and campaigns, so we figured why not make our own collection." Here is a first look at the new shoe line, which includes four styles of pumps you'll want to add to your fall shopping list, stat. Seriously, is it possible to pick just one pair? April Pumps in Mustard Snake, $298. April Pumps in Red, $298. April Pumps in Leopard with Black Cap Toe, $298. April Pumps in Black, $298. All of the shoes in the collection were made in Italy, using leather and suede. One fun fact: That interesting texture on the black pumps is from leopard-print calf hair! Head on over to clubmonaco.com to shop the full collection, which includes booties, sandals and slippers. Which pair of pumps do you love most? Are you happy to hear Club read more

The latest collaboration from the trio of statement jewelry wizards at Erickson Beamon (who have dressed both Lady Gaga and Michelle Obama)comes to us via Club Monaco, and daaaang, it's lookin good! read more

Oh Club Monaco, you with your adorable lookbooks and expertly mixed prints, I love you. This March, Megan predicted wearing a perfectly mis-matched fall look to the office when it hits stores. Well, I can't wait. read more

When news broke that Club Monaco was thisclose to launching an online shopping site, we were super-duper excited! The debut will be happening any day now—you can Like Club Monaco on Facebook to get early access to the site when it's ready!—but I got a pre-launch sneak peek. Check it out after the jump! read more

Good news, dolls! Club Monaco will launch e-commerce this month (March 23 for Facebook fans and March 26 for all site visitors) giving us yet another style-enhancing site to browse on lunch breaks, post work-hangouts and weekends. Are you a CM fan? Come check out a few looks from the fall collection and tell me what you're excited to shop from the new online store. read more

New York Fashion Week is officially underway here in NYC, and I've already spotted a Spring 2012 look that all of you can re-create right now. Take a look and have fun putting it together tonight! read more

We've been obsessed with Club Monaco's smartly tailored, chicer-than-average basics for just about ever--and now you can share our love for the retailer no matter where you live, because their stuff will soon be sold online for the first time! (But if you follow us on Twitter, you already knew that, right?!). read more

Yesterday morning at the Club Monaco spring preview, I got the scoop on the company's cool new store-within-a-store concept, the "Luxe Boho Chic Shop." The name is definitely a mouthful, but it sounds super cute and is going to be stocked with stuff you're definitely going to want. Find out more, after the jump. read more

For industry insiders New York Fashion Week is a veritable swag paradise, with swanky shampoo in the front-row goody bags, free Havaiana flip flops at the tents, and a parting gift at practically every party. But now even the non-fashion folk can take advantage of the freebies (and who doesn’t love freebies!?) thanks to Club Monaco. Find out more after the jump. read more